Starting May 12, I am attending the International Cusine Culinary Series at the Diamond Hotel, thanks to PR Practioner, Amor Maclang. The invite came at a perfect time when I am beginning to be a lazy cook. I haven’t had the chance to churn up exciting and pallatable dishes lately. Perhaps the culinary series will serve as a jumpstart to more appetizing family meals. Happy family meals make a great bonding experience amongst family members. Perhaps, I can also teach my daughters.
Today, it was traditional Japanese Rolls by Chef Junichi Sekiyama.
Demonstration for dishes like Miso Soup, Nigiri Sushi, California Maki, Ebi Tempura and mixed Japanese Fried Rice was led by Chef Junichi Sekiyama. Born in Kobe , Japan, Junichi Sekiyama started cooking at a very young age of 16. He was wooed by Diamond Hotel to head the Yurakuen kitchen team. Thirteen years later, he is now the Japanese Executive Sous Chef and has served 3 Japanese Prime Ministers and minister ih his celebrated career. Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi, Junichiro Koizumi, Shinzo Abe, and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Taro Aso.
I was quite excited for the lessons to begin. At first, it was difficult to understand the chef’s accent but with time, I finally got adjusted to his teaching style. There was a Japanese translator nearby and other Filipino chefs to assist us. Chef Junichi is quite an enthusiastic teacher. Often, he’d encourage the participants so we get to feel the texture, taste the mixture or give a helping hand to the live demo.
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